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Salacia

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Pronounced suh-LAY-shuh /səˈleɪ.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin sal, 'salt' (and salax, 'leaping'); the Roman goddess of salt water and the deep sea, wife of Neptune; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Salt water; the leaping sea: Salacia is the Roman sea-goddess. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'suh-LAY-shuh'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowRoman, Latin
MeaningFrom the Latin sal, 'salt' (and salax, 'leaping'); the Roman goddess of salt water and the deep sea, wife of Neptune; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Salacia comes from the Latin sal, 'salt' (and salax, 'leaping'); the Roman goddess of salt water and the deep sea, wife of Neptune (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'suh-LAY-shuh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also a dwarf planet). Rare, salt-water at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Salacia is linked to 'salt water; the leaping sea' in Latin (from sal, 'salt') — the Roman goddess of the deep sea and wife of Neptune — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'suh-LAY-shuh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Salacia — Roman mythology; goddess

Variations

Salatia

Nicknames

Sal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salacia mean?

Salacia is Latin, linked to 'salt water; the leaping sea' (from sal); the Roman goddess of the deep sea. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Salacia?

It's said suh-LAY-shuh /səˈleɪ.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Salacia a boy or girl name?

Salacia is a girl's name.

How popular is Salacia?

Salacia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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